Hello Everyone,
I am currently working on my RV14 QB wing build and I am planning the install of a Garmin G3x AOA GAP 26 heated and regulated Pitot Probe/AOA. On page 5-2 and page 5-3 (pdf document pages 66 & 67) of the Garmin G3x manual
https://static.garmin.com/pumac/190-01115-01_am.pdf
it states that for ‘Optimal’ AOA functionality, the tip of the probe should be no further back than 25% of the wing chord. A diagram is shown on page 5-3. I figure the aft suggested limit at 14” aft of the leading edge on the RV14. This is not achievable mounting the unit aft of the spar. Closest I think I can get is 16” aft which in percent is 28% aft. I’m using Dynon pitot tube mount #102813-000.
My question is to anyone flying the RV14 with the Garmin GAP 26: 1) Where have you mounted it, and 2) if you have mounted it aft of the main spar, have you had any issues with the AOA?
Thanks in advance!
-Garth Richards
I am currently working on my RV14 QB wing build and I am planning the install of a Garmin G3x AOA GAP 26 heated and regulated Pitot Probe/AOA. On page 5-2 and page 5-3 (pdf document pages 66 & 67) of the Garmin G3x manual
https://static.garmin.com/pumac/190-01115-01_am.pdf
it states that for ‘Optimal’ AOA functionality, the tip of the probe should be no further back than 25% of the wing chord. A diagram is shown on page 5-3. I figure the aft suggested limit at 14” aft of the leading edge on the RV14. This is not achievable mounting the unit aft of the spar. Closest I think I can get is 16” aft which in percent is 28% aft. I’m using Dynon pitot tube mount #102813-000.
My question is to anyone flying the RV14 with the Garmin GAP 26: 1) Where have you mounted it, and 2) if you have mounted it aft of the main spar, have you had any issues with the AOA?
Thanks in advance!
-Garth Richards